New Delhi, February 18 – Leaders from Sweden, Finland, and the United Kingdom have arrived in New Delhi to attend the AI Impact Summit 2026 in the capital city.
Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and Swedish Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy, Business, and Industry, Ebba Busch, arrived in New Delhi early on Wednesday, while UK Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy arrived late on Tuesday.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) welcomed Deputy Prime Minister Busch on X, saying, "India–Sweden relations encompass a wide range of cooperation, including trade, economy, science, innovation, climate action, and education, among others."
In another post, the MEA announced Prime Minister Petteri Orpo's visit, saying, "A warm welcome to the Prime Minister of Finland, Petteri Orpo, upon his arrival for the India-AI Impact Summit. He was received at the airport by Minister of State for Skills Development and Entrepreneurship, Jayant Singh."
The Ministry added, "This visit will further strengthen the diverse bilateral partnership, with a focus on digital and AI, sustainability, and education sectors."
Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy also received a warm welcome upon his arrival in New Delhi.
The MEA said, "His visit will further strengthen the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, with a strong focus on trusted, inclusive, and responsible Artificial Intelligence – as a driver of innovation, growth, and shared prosperity."
Several world leaders are expected to arrive later in the day to attend the ongoing five-day Summit.
The India-AI Impact Summit aims to reflect on the transformative potential of AI, aligning with the national vision of 'Sarvajana Hitaya, Sarvajana Sukhaya' (welfare for all, happiness for all) and the global principle of AI for Humanity.
The Summit is witnessing the participation of more than 110 countries, 30 international organizations, including about 20 heads of state/government-level participation, and about 45 ministers.
This summit is the fourth in the series of AI summits held at UK Bletchley Park in 2023, South Korea in 2024, and France in 2025.
